Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Nanoliters Converter — cL to nL
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Nanoliter (nL) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 10,000,000 nanoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Nanoliters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 1e-12.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centiliters to Nanoliters
Centiliter and Nanoliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Centiliter is 0.01 liter units, and nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Formula
nanoliters = centiliters × 10000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-nanoliter factor of 10000000.
Simple example
1 cL × 10000000 = 10,000,000 nL
1 centiliter = 10,000,000 nanoliters.
Real-world example
10 cL × 10000000 = 100,000,000 nL
10 centiliters = 100,000,000 nanoliters.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Nanoliter (nL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 10,000,000 nL |
| 5 cL | 50,000,000 nL |
| 10 cL | 100,000,000 nL |
| 25 cL | 250,000,000 nL |
| 50 cL | 500,000,000 nL |
| 100 cL | 1,000,000,000 nL |
Reverse conversion: Nanoliter to Centiliter
1 nL × 1e-7 = 1e-7 cL
1 nanoliter = 1e-7 centiliters.
centiliters = nanoliters × 1e-7
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanoliter to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanoliters are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 10,000,000 nanoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to nanoliter?
Multiply the centiliter value by 10000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanoliter back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-7 centiliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
What is a nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to nanoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and nanoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.